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It's A Trunk...It's A Hatch...It's A Skoda


If you are one of the few people who always have a hard time choosing between a trunk and a hatchback, a Czech automaker named Skoda has the perfect car for you.

OK, so technically it's more of a lift-back, but still. The design, named Twindoor, uses two different sets of hinges and two separate release mechanisms for independent operation.

Reach down to where the normal trunk release would be and you will find 2 different buttons. The one in the center is responsible for opening the trunk, spring assisted of course. If your hand strays a little to the right, the rear hatch will open on a set of struts.

With hatch open and seats folded, the Skoda Superb, based on the Volkswagen Passat, has 565 liters (20 cubic feet) of cargo space. I wonder if the key FOB will have 2 different buttons as well?

Via : Skoda Automotive



George Delozier
Motorized Innovations
InventorSpot.com


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Skoda Voiturette

Do you know something about this car?

"It seems Skoda decided on what its been waiting of mark lovers. Skoda Voiturette built on Volkswagen Touareg weel base. However, family characteristics can learn at first sight - lattice radiator, headlights and rear lamps are very similar to equivalent elements of the latest Skoda Superb.

The base engine for the Voiturette five-cylinder diesel engine will power of 174 hp from the Volkswagen Touareg. There are motors and solid - among the gasoline V6 FSI is a new and big V8 with 280 horses and "350", respectively. Among diesels will be another six-unit output of 225 hp and the V10 with its 313 hp"

http://www.skodamania.ru/?p=27


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